Yuliang Dam in Anhui Province

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Yuliang Dam is the unique well-preserved overflow stone dam in China. It was built by laying well fitted solid stones to tame the river.

Yuliang Dam is the unique well-preserved overflow stone dam in China. It was built by laying well fitted solid stones to tame the river. It is called "Southern Anhui's Dujiang Weir". Yuliang dam is the oldest and largest-scale river dam in ancient times with more than 1,000 years' history. It links with Longjinshan Mountain in the south and Old Street of Yuliang ancient town in the north. The old street of Yuliang ancient town is well preserved, characterized by the typical Huizhou-style architecture. [Global Times]



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